Hydrafacial - a Hollywood celeb favorite

In the sea of products and treatments that promise instant results with no downtime, it can be hard to discern what exactly can be expected from a beauty treatment, and what is simply good advertising. One of the super popular treatments is HydraFacial - an absolute favorite of Hollywood beauties Charlize Theron and Kate Winslet when it gets to that "Red carpet glow".

HydraFacial is a sophisticated procedure that combines deep cleansing and skin revitalization with numerous anti-age benefits. It is fast and painless, and it leaves the skin not only deeply cleansed and refreshed, but also soft and full of a youthful glow. It belongs to skin rejuvenation treatments, but it is much more than that - the only solution that simultaneously deep-cleanses the pores, polishes the skin surface, and removes the rough structure, followed by the application of special serums that remove the tired look and spots from the face.

HydraFacial treatment is performed in three basic steps for which different applicators are used. A patented Vortex technology painlessly draws out all the impurities from the pores and performs a gentle peel, while at the same time moisturizing the skin with revitalizing ingredients. After the cleanse which usually lasts for around 15 minutes, oxygen is applied to the face and an ampoule is added - it can be hyaluronic, enzymatic or vitamin - depending on the skin’s needs. After that, the skin is exposed to a blue and red LED light that has a rejuvenating, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative effect by stimulating collagen and elastin production in the skin cells.

This is a treatment I always recommend to my clients who are preparing for an important event and want instant results. Many treatments show their effect only after a few days or weeks, but HydraFacial has a true instant effect which you will be able to see already at the doctor’s office, at the first look in the mirror after the treatment. Since it performs a deep cleansing of the pores, it prevents the accumulation of excess sebum and removes dead skin cells, which is very important for oily skin prone to acne. Serums that are applied to the skin during the treatment contain gentle acids and moisturizing and revitalizing ingredients, which soothe the skin and inflammatory processes end more quickly.

HydraFacial treatment is also suitable for persons whose skin is dry and prone to dehydration lines. Dehydrated skin mostly lacks natural elasticity and glow, and women usually say they look tired and grayish. Dry skin needs deep moisture repair and, depending on the ampoule we add during the treatment, we make the dry skin soft, smooth, and glowing again. When the face is dehydrated, we often notice it in the areas where the skin is thin - around the eyes and lips, and this is why the first dehydration lines are visible in these regions. By gentle pore cleansing and the application of hydrating ingredients, the moisture of the skin is immediately restored, and so is the natural glow and superficial tautness of the skin. This procedure is special due to the instant results - it is not necessary to wait for a few weeks, and not even a few days to see its power. In only three simple steps and no longer than half an hour, the face will lose the tired and wrinkled look. Due to the very gentle nature of the treatment, it is not necessary to avoid makeup or cosmetic products after it. Our clients even claim that after the treatment they almost do not need to use the foundation.

However, to be satisfied with the results it is extremely important to have realistic expectations. This is, above all, a treatment of cleansing, revitalization, and care of the face, and not a treatment that "takes" 10 years off your face. Even though dehydration lines will be smaller and the face tauter after polishing the face and application of hyaluronic ampoules, this is not a procedure that "irons out" the wrinkles like Botox, or lifts the face contours like fillers.

When we talk about the most common skin problems women experience, such as wrinkles, looking tired, and loss of elasticity, there is also hyperpigmentation. Since this treatment performs very gentle dermabrasion, it can be used to reduce the appearance of smaller irregularities, such as spots or milder hyperpigmentation. By adding special ampoules, we can directly act on spot lightening. We can apply boosters to the face that target the problem you have, whether it is pigmentation, dryness, inflammation, or small wrinkles which makes the treatment a bit personalized.